This carefully-crafted ad takes aim at one of the more politically explosive investments made by Terry McAulliffe, the Democratic candidate for governor in Virginia. It also has attracted attention because of allegations, made originally in an article by Mother Jones magazine, that some of the people quoted in the ad did not realize their comments would be used in a political ad attacking McAuliffe.
As is often the case with these types of political ads, we must look not only at the information presented but how it is presented—in other words, what does the overall package suggest? Regular readers may recall that The Fact Checker was often highly critical of the Obama campaign's ads that targeted Mitt Romney's career at Bain Capital because they left a misleading impression of Romney's role in the workers' travails.
Interestingly, the Cuccinelli campaign did not publicize the release of this ad and the only version on YouTube was posted by Mother Jones.
The basic details of McAuliffe's investment in now bankrupt Global Crossing are not in dispute: He was given an opportunity to invest in the fiber-optics telecommunications firms before it went public, which is the kind of insider deal not available to most investors. Obviously there is some risk involved in any stock purchase, but people who get shares before a company goes public almost always make good returns, because the offering price for public shareholders is going to be higher than the insider price.
McAuliffe got this opportunity after spending a year as a consultant for business executive Gary Winnick, who put together Global Crossing, according to news reports cited by the Cuccinelli campaign.
McAuliffe invested $100,000—of his own money, according to a spokesman. Various reports have pegged McAuliffe's return as either $18 million or $8.1 million, citing McAuliffe as a source. McAuliffe once bragged to The New York Times in 1999 that the value of the shares had grown to as much as $18 million, but then in 2009 he documented to the Associated Press that his actual return was $8.1 million because he held onto some shares that eventually were nearly worthless.
The ad flashes a headline showing $18 million. Richard T. Cullen, communications director for Cuccinelli campaign, cites various news accounts for that number, though as we noted McAuliffe later downsized it.
But interspersed between these facts are interviews with workers at Global Crossing whose lives were ruined when Global Crossing collapsed, in part because their retirement plans were invested in the company stock.
But McAuliffe was only an investor, and had nothing to do with the management, or mismanagement, of the company. Winnick—who earned at least $700 million from his sales of Global Crossing stock—was never charged with any criminal wrong-doing; the SEC staff wanted to pursue civil charges over the company's accounting practices but they were overruled by SEC commissioners.
Nevertheless, the ad flashes a photo of McAuliffe as Baron says the word "lies." Baron did not return calls or emails seeking clarification of his comments.
Mother Jones portrayed the workers who appear in the ads as being surprised that their interviews were used for a political ad; they maintain they thought it was for a documentary on Global Crossing. One of the workers, Deb Goehring, repeated the claim in an interview with the Virginian-Pilot, though she acknowledged that the film-maker disagreed with her on that point after the ad was released. She did not return calls from The Fact Checker.
In any case, Goehring has said she is surprised by the focus on McAuliffe because, as far as she knows, he was just an investor. Indeed, McAuliffe was not even a member of Global Crossing's board, let alone a part of management.
To some extent, this ad reminds The Fact Checker of the controversy surrounding Newt Gingrich's "King of Bain" ad, in which workers at one failed company said they were duped into thinking they were being interviewed for a documentary. The ad voiceover then inserted the name of Mitt Romney, even though the workers never spoke about him, giving a highly misleading impression.
The connection in this case is not quite so tenuous. McAuliffe clearly had some involvement with Winnick's efforts to build Global Crossing before it went public, but the details are obscure. The New York Times article that first detailed the relationship said "after one year with Pacific Capital Mr. McAuliffe had produced no deals and Mr. Winnick ended his retainer." But it also quotes McAuliffe as saying "Mr. McAuliffe said he took a telecommunications deal to Mr. Winnick that Global Crossing will put money into." Whether that deal ever was completed is unclear.
But the workers are complaining about Winnick, who froze their pensions and invested their 401 (k) retirement accounts in Global Crossing stock, making them worthless when the company collapsed. With the help of his friend, McAuliffe bought low and sold high—but in no way is that "looting" the company. The shares were publicly traded, and no money was taken out of the company.
McAuliffe, for his part, was happy to brag about his winnings in his Global Crossing investment, even possibly inflating it, until it became political inconvenient.
This is a difficult ad to rate because much of the voiceover is relatively factual, such as calling McAuliffe an "insider and investor." But the overall impression is misleading because the ad suggests that McAuliffe was directly responsible for the suffering of these workers, without directly saying so. While the campaign suggests the downfall of Global Crossing is emblematic of what it calls McAuliffe's history of insider dealings, the ad — and the campaign's back-up documentation — never makes a direct link. It's just conjecture, not facts.
Readers know we hold attack ads to a high standard. An ordinary viewer of this ad, having no knowledge of Global Crossing's history, could easily assume McAuliffe was directly involved in its collapse. But that's not the case at all, tipping this ad into Three Pinocchio territory.
Update, Sept. 12: Fact checker dispute! Our colleagues at FactCheck.org have also examined this ad and deemed it "mostly accurate." It's rare that there is a lack of consensus among fact checkers, but in this case we looked at the ad differently. FactCheck.org assessed it in literal terms–"the ad makes no explicit claim that McAuliffe caused the bankruptcy"–while we focused on the juxtaposition of the images and words–and the conclusions a viewer unfamiliar with the issue might draw from the ad. As we noted, this is a difficult ad to rate because the words were relatively factual. But on balance we try to look beyond the words in attack ads.


Unami and Davies have not released any music together before, but have been playing together, with long geographically imposed breaks in between meetings for many years. The two recordings here were made in the UK, one in Glasgow and the other in London, I think in March 2009. By the end of the year, when Unami revisited these shores the duo had moved on again from the clapping and violin methods used here, such is the fluid nature of the collaboration and the searching musicality of the two musicians. This tape then is full of silence. As it is a professionally made, relatively new tape the quality is fine and the most distracting noise I hear while listening is the sound of the tape mechanism turning slowly. So there are no problems with the quality of sound this time. The music then, is a different nut to crack altogether.
I remember seeing Unami play around this time, and his use of clapping annoyed a number of people- its supposed lack of musicality a cause for concern. His performance in Glasgow at the time with Sean Meehan split the sizeable audience right down the middle. For some he wasted the opportunity to make music 'properly, but to me his switch to clapping, such a traditionally, supposedly unmusical approach was more than just an aesthetic choice- he also chose to break with what was expected from a musician sat before an audience. This approach is a continual theme of Unami's work, and this tape, which I think might be the only recorded example of this period of his music is a document along that journey.
Side two, recorded in Glasgow, (I think somewhere in the Arches building that housed most of the Instal festival Unami was playing at, because the familiar sound of trains passing overhead can be heard) sees Davies put the violin down and make the music even more simple by also just clapping. While I miss the wonderful musicality of the violin, and if pushed I would say that I prefer the first side here, there is something quite charming and again elemental about this music. The clapping is mostly spread wide out, even more so than on Side 1, but every so often things coalesce into little clusters of pattering hands. Trying to hear the individual musicians' "voices" isn't really possible. Both clap so gently, softly, that I can't tell one from the other. The space they are recorded in however is nicely resonant and does the music justice. I was in Glasgow of this festival, and spent some time with both musicians while there, but alas I wasn't in attendance for this recording, and judging by the silence in the room, I don't think anybody else was. I wonder though, if I had been, would I have been tempted to join in?
One key thing to be noted about this music is how it removes any idea of the musician as master-artist. Anyone can clap. Taku Unami can play a number of instruments well, and Angharad Davies is a classically trained violinist capable of incredibly skilled performances. here though, all of this is removed and the musicians are left bare, placed on a level playing field to the rest of us, and yet they still show their musicality, their ability to collaborate using sound. Of course, I wouldn't want every CD/tape I ever play to consist of clapping alone, but here, as something thoroughly original and genuinely honest Two Hands makes for a special listen. Really, this is worth buying a tape deck for.


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Girl dies due to CIGNA's decision not to pay for liver transplant
A 17-year old died just hours after her health insurance company reversed its decision not to pay for a liver transplant that doctors said the girl needed.
Nataline Sarkisyan died Thursday night at about 6 p.m. at University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center. She had been in a vegetative state for weeks, said her mother, Hilda
Doctors at UCLA determined she needed a transplant and sent a letter to CIGNA Healthcare on Dec. 11. The Philadelphia-based health insurance company denied payment for the transplant.
CIGNA said in an e-mail statement before she died that there was a lack of medical evidence showing the procedure would work in Nataline's case, the AP reports.
The University of California, Los Angeles (generally known as UCLA) is a public research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States.
UCLA comprises the College of Letters and Science (the primary undergraduate college), as well as four other undergraduate colleges (Arts and Architecture, Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nursing, and Theater, Film, and Television), seven professional schools, and five professional Health Science schools. Since 2001, UCLA has enrolled over 33,000 total students, and that number is steadily rising.
UCLA is ranked 25th among "National Universities" by U.S. News and World Report. UCLA placed 13th in the world in 2007 in ranking done by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University. It ranked 11th in the nation in terms of quality of scientific research leading towards a Nobel Prize. UCLA is a Public Ivy. UCLA is also one of the 25 New Ivies, a list of universities ranked by Kaplan.
CIGNA Corporation is a Philadelphia-based insurance company, the oldest stock insurance company in the United States. The Philadelphia headquarters are located in Two Liberty Place.
CIGNA can trace its roots back to 1792, and the founding of the Insurance Company of North America (INA), the country's first marine insurer. Its first life insurance policy was issued two years later. In 1865, the Connecticut General Life Insurance Company (CG) was formed in Hartford. Nearly 120 years later, in 1982, CG and INA merged to form CIGNA. In 1993 CIGNA introduced its Tree of Life brand identity.
In 1997, CIGNA sold several of its staff model healthplans and the original Ross-Loos Medical Group which is the oldest health maintenance organization "HMO" in the United States to Birmingham, Alabama based MedPartners. In 1998, CIGNA sold its individual life insurance business to Lincoln National Corporation, and the next year it sold its property and casualty insurance business to the ACE Limited, for $3.5B cash. In 2000, it sold its reinsurance business to Swiss Re. In 2004, it sold its pension business to Prudential Financial.
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A La Liga de 2010–11 (conhecida como a Liga BBVA, por razões de patrocínio) foi a 80ª edição desde a sua criação. A campanha teve início em 28 de agosto de 2010 e terminou em 22 de maio de 2011. O campeonato tem um total de 20 equipes, sendo que 17 já disputaram a temporada 2009–10 e três que foram promovidos da Liga Adelante. Além disso, uma bola nova, a Nike T90 Tracer servirá como bola oficial para todos os jogos.

Regulamento
A La Liga será disputada por 20 clubes em dois turnos. Em cada turno, todos os times jogaram entre si uma única vez. Os jogos do segundo turno serão realizados na mesma ordem do primeiro, apenas com o mando de campo invertido. Não há campeões por turnos, sendo declarado campeão da Espanha o time que obtiver o maior número de pontos após as 38 rodadas.

Critérios de desempate
Caso haja empate de pontos entre dois clubes, os critérios de desempates serão aplicados na seguinte ordem:
 Confronto direto
 Número de Vitórias
 Saldo de Gols
 Gols Feitos

Televisão

No Brasil
Canais ESPN, ESPN Brasil e SKY (empresa que atualmente transmite as partidas do torneio pelo canal Sports+).

Em Portugal
Sport TV.

Participantes

Pessoal e patrocínio

Classificação final

 a.  O  se classificou para a Liga Europa da UEFA porque o  e o , finalistas da Copa do Rei, se classificaram para à Liga dos Campeões da UEFA.

Confrontos

 Para ler a tabela, a linha horizontal representa os jogos da equipe como mandante. A coluna vertical indica os jogos da equipe como visitante.

Resultados do primeiro turno estão em verde.

Resultados do segundo turno estão em azul.

Desempenho
Clubes que lideraram o campeonato ao final de cada rodada:

Clubes que ficaram na última posição do campeonato ao final de cada rodada:

Estatísticas

Artilheiros

Assistências

Ligações externas

2010 no futebol
2011 no futebol
Desporto na Espanha em 2010
Desporto na Espanha em 2011
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Apple iPad 4 (iPad Series)
Apple A6x
PowerVR SGX554MP4
, DDR2
9.7 inch 4:3, 2048 x 1536 pixel, Capacitive, Multi-touch, Retina, IPS, glossy: yes
32 GB SSD, 32 GB
Audio Connections: 3.5 mm jack, Sensors: Accelerometer, Three-axis gyro, Ambient light sensor, Lightning
802.11a/b/g/n (a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0
height x width x depth (in mm): 9.4 x 241.2 x 185.7 ( = 0.37 x 9.5 x 7.31 in)
43 Wh Lithium-Polymer, Battery runtime (according to manufacturer): 600 h
Apple iOS 6
Webcam: Front: 1.2 MP; Rear: 5 MP
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Virtual
652 g ( = 23 oz / 1.44 pounds), Power Supply: 92 g ( = 3.25 oz / 0.2 pounds)
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iPad (Series)
Apple iPad 4 Average Score: 91% - very good
Average of 11 scores (from 20 reviews)
Reviews for the Apple iPad 4
84% Review Apple iPad 4 Tablet | Notebookcheck
Apple's new iPad: 3+1 = Retina. Apple presents two new iPads. The Mini is small and the 4th version of the iPad is named "iPad with Retina display". Got it? The question is: do the A6X chip, a better front camera and Lightning interface justify a new name?
iPad Air vs iPad 4 comparison review: Which is the best full-size iPad?
Source: Macworld.co.uk
If you're on the iPad 3 or earlier, the iPad Air is a highly appealing buy, and a bit of a bargain, we'd say. But paying the same price all over again a year (or less) after shelling out for the iPad 4 may be less clear-cut, unless you're flush with cash. Do you find your arm aching after using your iPad 4? If you find this annoying, the iPad Air is the answer to your prayers. But for us - and, we'd guess, for most users - arm ache is only an occasional annoyance, and not really worth spending upwards of 400 quid all over again.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 03/31/2014
80% iPad 4 with Retina display review: Is the iPad 4 a good budget alternative to the iPad Air?
To sum up our review, we think Apple's iPad 4 with Retina display is a superb tablet that won't let you down, with a fast processor and superb build quality. The last nine months have seen apps and games grow ever more demanding, putting the iPad 4's A6X processor in a still stronger position, and this is clearly the most future-proofed of Apple's iPad offerings. iPad 3 owners, nevertheless, may not wish to upgrade unless they're attracted by 4G's potential for faster mobile web access - 4G will get better, but for now remains expensive and limited in its coverage. Strongly consider the ultra-portable iPad mini, which is slower and can't match the sparkling display but is cheaper and will do the job for most users.
iPad Air vs iPad 4 head to head review
Source: V3.co.uk
It perhaps will come as little surprise that the iPad Air has won in a head-to-head review over its predecessor, the iPad 4, but is it worth the upgrade? We think so. While there's not that much in the way of new specs beyond the upgrade to Apple's 64-bit A7 chip and the firm's iOS 7 operating system, the iPad Air is so much more comfortable to use due to its slim profile and low weight.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 11/12/2013
Nexus 10 vs iPad 4 vs Microsoft Surface Pro head-to-head review
Summing up the battle of the flagship tablets, the Apple iPad 4 manages to win out by triumphing in three out of the six categories over its rivals. Apple's tablet trumped the Surface Pro and Nexus 10 as our favourite for design and display, and proving the best out of the bunch for battery life. Despite winning half the categories, the Apple iPad 4 failed to win the major battles of performance and software, losing out to the Surface Pro due to its ability to run the full version of Windows 8. However, we felt Microsoft's tablet failed to deliver on too many occasions, such as in design and display to warrant a win over Apple's high-class device.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/20/2013
90% Apple iPad 4 review: is this the best tablet money can buy?
Source: PC Advisor
The fourth-gen iPad looks no different from the iPad 3 (and even iPad 2) with Apple sticking to the same rectangular shape with rounded corners and chamfered edges. There's no change in dimensions so it's 186 x 241 x 9.4mm and it weighs 652g (662g for the cellular model). Of course if you don't like the size of the iPad, there's always the iPad mini as a smaller option.
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 100% features: 90% workmanship: 100%
Google Nexus 10 vs Apple iPad 4 tablet comparison review
After the budget friendly price of the Google Nexus 7, it's no surprise that the Nexus 10 is cheaper than the iPad. The Nexus 10 starts at £319 for the 16GB model while the equivalent iPad costs £80 more at £399. The price gap is slightly bigger for the 32GB models – a gap of £90 with the Nexus 10 at £389 and the iPad at £479.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/29/2013
90% iPad 4 review
Current iPad 3 owners needn't bother upgrading unless you desperately want 4G connectivity. For everyone else, the iPad 4 is the quickest iPad yet and a solid choice for a tablet in which we can barely find fault.
100% iPad 4 review
Source: T3
The iPad 4 is definitely the best full-size iPad yet, but if you have a third-gen model, you may feel that six months is too soon to upgrade. Perhaps Apple thought the same, so it delivered a gentle rather than a killer upgrade, though the speed improvement over the last model is evident.
Rating: Total score: 100%
Apple iPad vs Microsoft Surface RT vs Google Nexus 10 head to head review
Despite very stiff competition from its new rivals, the Apple iPad retains its crown as top 10in tablet, boasting a compelling complete ecosystem offering, a decent - albeit not on a par with the Nexus 10's - screen, fast performance and excellent battery life. However, we should point out that for those looking for a full-on laptop replacement, the Surface RT is currently the only valid option, featuring support for Microsoft's email and a full version of Office 2013. The only downside of this is that people wanting to use the Surface in this way will have to buy its Touch Cover keyboard add-on, which adds an extra £80 to the device's cost.
83% Apple iPad (4th gen) review
Source: PC Pro
We can't say that the fourth-generation iPad is an entirely positive upgrade, then. It's massively quick, and remains our A-List tablet due to its sumptuous screen, the general quality of its hardware and the fantastic selection of tablet-specific apps and games in the App Store. However, that reduced battery life does put a dent in its overall appeal.
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 67% performance: 83% features: 100% ergonomy: 100%
Microsoft Surface RT vs iPad 4 comparison review
It really is difficult to say one of these tablets is "the tablet you should buy" as the needs of each person are completely different. We can say - in very loose terms - that if you're looking to buy a tablet to be used alongside your laptop, then the iPad 4 is probably the more polished of the two. However if you want a tablet that you can put in your bag and use instead of your laptop, then you'd have more of a fighting chance with the Surface (and its Touch Cover) in your arsenal. On a side note it's worth mentioning again (in case you missed it) the iPad 4's app store wipes the floor with the Surface's, so if it's apps you're after, then we suggest you go for the iPad 4 all day long, however, if the Surface gets its apps in order then it has the potential to be huge and a real game changer.
iPad with Retina Display video review
With 4G connectivity the iPad 4 is the quickest iPad yet and a solid choice for a tablet in which we can barely find fault. We award four and a half stars.
100% Apple iPad (4th Generation, Wi-Fi)
Source: PC Mag
The previous iPad received 4.5 stars; I dinged it for its A5 processor. At the time, I told iPad 2 owners to wait for the next model. And this is it. The fourth-generation Apple iPad is the only product I have ever personally rated five full stars because it represents the tablet state of the art.
85% Apple iPad 4 Wi-Fi only tablet review
Source: Reg Hardware
It's daft to say Apple's fourth-generation iPad is its best yet - how could it not be? If you're sure you want an iPad, fanboy or not, it's the one to go for. Still, there's no need at all to upgrade if you have an iPad 3, of course - wait for the 5, at least. I wouldn't go from an iPad 2 if it wasn't for the retina display, though the new model's performance hike is welcome. Having to cope with a new connector is less so, but new buyers won't be overly inconvenienced, though they may baulk at the price.
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 100% features: 90% ergonomy: 100%
The latest challenger to Apple's iPad has arrived in the form of Google's Nexus 10, made by Samsung. Unlike the Nexus 7, Nexus 10 is a direct competitor with the iPad and deserves one of our comparison reviews. We haven't got our hands on the Nexus 10 so this review is based on the specifications.
iPad Review (4th Gen): Big tablet, Bigger speed
Source: Slashgear
The third-generation iPad arguably didn't need refreshing; in fact, if Apple hadn't opted to change to Lightning, it could realistically have held off changing its largest tablet until early 2013, as per its typical yearly refresh cycle. That makes for a reasonably straightforward upgrade decision if you're a 3rd-gen iPad owner. Unless you're desperate for Lightning – perhaps you've also got an iPhone 5, and want to use all the same accessories rather than buy the adapter dongle – then we're yet to see apps that really demand the potent A6X chipset.
100% Apple iPad 4 Review
Source: Stuff TV
The sneaky iPad 4 takes our tablet top spot almost by default. There are no cosmetic changes to swoon over but this is a seriously slick, turbo-charged version of our favourite slate, and all for the same price as the outgoing iPad 3.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 10/01/2012
99% Apple iPad 4 WLAN
Source: SFT - Heft 10/2013
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 09/01/2013
Apple iPad 4 im Test: 6X sells
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN
PowerVR SGX554MP4: 4 core version for ARM processors, e.g. used in the Apple A6X and Mediatek MT8389 Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
A6x: SoC from Apple with two ARM cores (own IP) and an integrated PowerVR 544MP4 GPU.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
The screen diagonal is used for small tablets.
This weight is typical for small tablets.
Apple: Apple Inc. is an American multinational corporation which designs and manufactures consumer electronics and software products. Apple software includes the Mac OS X operating system but nowadays Macbooks are also able to run Windows. Apple has at least sporadically been considered the most valuable company in the world since 2011 and has consistently ranked among the Top 10 companies in the world.
In the laptop sector, Apple's market share was 9.3% in 2014 and 10.3% in 2016. The latter corresponds to the 5th place. In the smartphone segment, Apple achieved 15.3% in the first quarter of 2016, which means a market share loss when compared to the 18.3% in same quarter of the previous year.
Nevertheless, Apple ranked second place behind Samsung in both years.
There are tons of reviews on Apple laptops, smartphones and tablets. The ratings are significantly above-average (as of 2016).
91%: There do not exist many models, which are rated better. The most ratings get ratings, which are a bit worse.
Lenovo IdeaTab S6000
SGX554MP4, Mediatek MT8389
Apple iPad Air 2019
A12 Bionic GPU, Apple A-Series A12 Bionic, 10.5", 0.456 kg
A12 Bionic GPU, Apple A-Series A12 Bionic, 7.9", 0.3 kg
Apple iPad Pro 11 2018
A12X Bionic GPU, Apple A-Series A12X Bionic, 11", 0.468 kg
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2018
A12X Bionic GPU, Apple A-Series A12X Bionic, 12.9", 0.633 kg
Apple iPad 6 2018
A10 Fusion GPU, Apple A-Series A10 Fusion, 9.7", 0.469 kg
A10X Fusion GPU, Apple A-Series A10X Fusion, 12.9", 0.677 kg
A9 / PowerVR GT7600, A9, 9.7", 0.478 kg
A9X / PowerVR GT7xxx, A9X, 9.7", 0.444 kg
A9X / PowerVR GT7xxx, A9X, 12.9", 0.723 kg
PowerVR GX6450, A8, 7.9", 0.304 kg
PowerVR GXA6850, A8X, 9.7", 0.444 kg
PowerVR G6430, A7, 7.9", 0.331 kg
Apple iPad mini Retina
SGX543MP2, A5, 7.9", 0.308 kg
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Radeon Pro 555X, Core i7 8750H, 15.6", 1.83 kg
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Following his successful collaboration with R3hab, "Karate," KSHMR has returned to release his huge new original track "Dead Mans Hand." This track is full of energy from start to finish, bringing a heavy electro sound. There no doubt this track was made to smash festival dance floors. Check it out below.


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Known for his fluid groove, musical ingenuity and inimitable expression, Chicago based drummer and percussionist, Tyler Shields, is becoming a regular name in the Midwest music scene. As a pliable musician, he covers a wide range of genres including jazz, rock, country, gospel, afro-cuban, RnB, hip-hop, and show drumming both on stage and in the studio.
Originally from Indianapolis, Tyler's formal education in percussion began with Paul Berns, principal percussionist with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and pupil of Vic Firth, Cloyd Duff and Joseph Adato. Throughout his Studies with Paul, Tyler performed: as principal timpanist with the New World Youth Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Susan Kitterman, as principal timpanist with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Side-By-Side program, and as lead drummer for the IMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble. Tyler continued studying with Berns as well as jazz saxophonist Harry Miedema and Hal-Leonard Studio Musician, Art Reiner, while receiving his bachelor's degree from University of Indianapolis from 2010-2014. In 2015 Tyler began studying at the University of Illinois where he completed his master's degree in jazz studies where he studied under nationally recognized jazz drummer Joel Spencer, bassist Larry Gray, percussionist Ricardo Flores, trombonist Jim Pugh, saxophonist Chip McNeill, pianists Chip Stephens and Joan Hickey, and trumpeter Tito Carrillo, as well as performing with Latin Jazz Ensemble, the Concert Jazz Band and the four time international award winning UIUC Jazz Trombone Ensemble.
Tyler's most recent professional appearances have been in the world of musical theater, performing in a countless variety of shows and musicals with The Phoenix Theater, Indy Fringe, Sullivan Theater On The Square, Summer Stock Stage, Center Grove Choirs, Indianapolis Men's Chorus, and many other equity and professional theaters/groups throughout Indiana and Illinois. Other professional credits include performances at The Grand Ole Opry, The Duke Energy Center, Indianapolis Convention Center, Indianapolis Jazz Festival and The Blue Wisp Jazz Club as well as regular appearances at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, The Indianapolis Jazz Kitchen, The Chatterbox Jazz Club, The Indianapolis Arts Garden, The Indianapolis Museum of Art, Jazz Upfront, The Iron Post, and many more, sharing the stage with renowned artists including: Grammy award winning artist Kirk Franklin, "The Voice" winner Josh Kaufman, Anita Gillette, Natalie Toro, Tom Seals, Benny Benack III, Chip McNeill, Jim Pugh, Jamey Aebersold, Steve Davis, Steve Allee, Vaughn Wiester, Rich Perry, Larry Gray, Ron Bridgewater, Chip Stephens, Harry Miedema, Mark Buselli, Rob Dixon, Joan Hickey, and many more.
Tyler is a progressive musician covering many different musical styles in both percussion and drum set performing in venues all around the Midwest. He maintains a busy schedule, performing full-time, teaching students of all levels, and cultivating a positive work and social environment.
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#include <stdlib.h>
#include <stdio.h>
#include <unistd.h>
#include <cyg/io/i2c_mpc5xxx.h>

#include "adc_interface.h"
#include "MAX127_ADC.h"

// Slave address is 0 1 0 1 A2 A1 A0  followed by R/W where R/W = 0 for write; = 1 for read.
// A2 A1 A0 are all tied to ground; this makes the slave address 0101 0000 => 0x50 write, 0101 0001 => 0x51 read.

//Next the master sends a control byte. MSB = start (1) followed by the binary number of the
//channel you wish to read; ch0=>000, ch7=>111. The next bit scelects the input voltage range
//should be 0 for 0v-5v and then another 0 bit to make it uni-polar. Finally there are
//two bits that select the power down mode; use 00 for normal operation.
//The first control byte we want to read (ch0) is then = 1000 0000 or 0x80

void init_adc(){
}

int read_adc(uint16_t *signal_counts_ptr){
	int  i, status =0;
	uint8_t    DataBuf[2];

	// Loop over all of the channels
	for(i = 0; i < 8; i++){

		// Try to send out the Control byte
		if(1 != cyg_i2c_tx(&MAX127_ADC, &controlByte[i], 1)){
			status |= 1 << (8+i);
			//fprintf(stderr,"\n read_adc: Control byte %x not written",controlByte[i]);
			continue;
		}

		cyg_thread_delay(1);
		// Try to request two bytes of data from slave
		if(2 != cyg_i2c_rx(&MAX127_ADC, DataBuf, 2)){
			status |= 1 << (8+i);
			//fprintf(stderr,"\n read_adc: 2 bytes not read from channel %d",i);
			continue;
		}
		else{
			// Convert binary data into counts and store in pointer location
			*(signal_counts_ptr + i) = (((uint16_t) DataBuf[0]) << 4) + ((((uint16_t) (DataBuf[1]&0xF0))) >> 4); // data is a 12-bit word; 4 LSB of second byte are not used
		}
		cyg_thread_delay(1);
	}

	return status;
}

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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#A–Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint that was filed against TransUnion on November 30, 2022. Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of TransUnion have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.
The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. TransUnion is the subject of a 2017 consent order issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB"). Despite the consent order, the CFPB announced it was filing a lawsuit against TransUnion, related parties, and former executives on April 12, 2022. The CFPB said in a press release, "TransUnion is an out-of-control repeat offender that believes it is above the law. …TransUnion's leadership is either unwilling or incapable of operating its businesses lawfully." The Company could also face another investigation of its business practices with consumers.
If you are a long-term stockholder of TransUnion, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker or Melissa Fortunato by email at investigations@bespc.com, by telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you.
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Disney Park Fashion Guide
By: tangledinandereggs April 12, 2018 April 12, 2018
Style, TripsDisney, Disney Fashion, Disneyland, Disneyworld, Fashion, Style, Trips, VacationLeave a Comment on Disney Park Fashion Guide
We're headed back to Disneyland and we couldn't be more excited! Charlotte is turning two and last year we went for her birthday. We all had so much fun, that we decided we're going to skip having birthday parties and just go to Disneyland/DisneyWorld every year for her birthday until she's in school and can actually invite her friends to birthday parties.
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C'est La Vie in France!
By: tangledinandereggs September 9, 2015 March 27, 2018
Travel, Trips, VacationsArc De Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Euro Rail, France, Hunchback, Louvre Museum, Marie Antoinette, Notre Dame, Palace of Versailles, Pantheon, Paris, Travel, VersaillesLeave a Comment on C'est La Vie in France!
We visited France right after London, we just hopped on the Euro Rail and jammed over on a 2-hour rail ride through the English Channel. It was so weird to think that we were under water for a bit. During our time in France we saw all the sights in Paris and even got to check out Versailles, there is so much to see and do in Paris. I believe we got most of it covered, but thinking about it now, I doubt it.
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All Things London
Travel, Trips, VacationsBuckingham Palace, Double Tree, Europe, History, London, London Bridge, London Eye, Pregnant, Queens Guard, Spitafields, St Paul's Catherdral, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, Windsor CastleLeave a Comment on All Things London
London is by far the country I loved visiting the most. It was seriously so amazing and so beautiful, and I'm obsessed with castles and the queen so it only seems natural that I would love it that much.
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Planning a Euro Trip
By: tangledinandereggs August 14, 2015 March 27, 2018
Travel, Trips, VacationsEurope, Italy, Paris, RomeLeave a Comment on Planning a Euro Trip
We have decided to go to Europe, and now we're planning it. It's so crazy to think we're going to go across the Atlantic a million miles to the UK, France, and Italy. It's so exciting though!! We leave September 1st for 15 whole days, which will also be the longest either of us has gone on a vacation!! Cheers to new adventures.
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Fourth of July – Coeur D'Alene, Idaho Trip
By: tangledinandereggs July 6, 2015 March 27, 2018
Trips, VacationsCoeur D'Alene, Fourth of July, IdahoLeave a Comment on Fourth of July – Coeur D'Alene, Idaho Trip
Eric and I decided to go to Coeur D'Alene, Idaho to visit his mom and step father for the Fourth of July we were joined by my best friend Brianna and her boyfriend Brandon. We left out of Vegas on a flight through Southwest Airlines, there's this yummy Mexican restaurant called Jose Cuervo Tequileria it's in the C Gates of Terminal 1 we love to go to before our flight's when flying Southwest Airlines. They have the best margaritas!
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by Opinion Contributor March 4, 2012
SURRY – Derrick Timothy "Bub" Robbins, 19, a lifetime resident of Hancock County, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, in Surry. Bub was born Jan. 16, 1993, in Blue Hill, to Richard E. Robbins and Marialana C. "Maria" Carter.
He spent most of his life growing up in Surry and, when coming of age, began his career as a lobster fisherman. In his free time, Bub enjoyed riding all-terrain vehicles, hunting, fishing, camping, cooking, building things and making people laugh. He would often enjoy these activities with friends and family. Bub had a knack for many things mechanical. At the age of 4, he built a motorized and operational Ferris wheel from a home kit. This enthusiasm carried on into adulthood as Bub continued building and repairing in various automotive and marine projects. He also developed his artistic mind through his talent of drawing accuracy. Bub also loved animals and is remembered by his family as a great son, brother and friend.
He is survived by his father and stepmother, Richard and Elizabeth Robbins of Stockton; mother, Maria Carter of Brewer; sisters, Natasha Robbins of Surry and Amanda Robbins of Brewer; brothers, Travis Rhodes and Allen Kennard of Deer Isle; grandparents, Donald and Wanda Carter of Surry and Jeannette Robbins of Brewer; uncle, George Carter; aunts, Janet Jones, Holly Byrd, Dodie Sullivan, Lisa Carter, Marilyn Lawson and Juanita Carter-Egan; numerous cousins and friends. Bub was predeceased by his grandfather, Maurice Robbins.
A funeral service will begin 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at George Stevens Academy, Blue Hill. Remembrances may be donations to assist the family with expenses payable to Marialana Carter, care of The Derrick Robbins Memorial Fund, Maine Savings Credit Union, P.O. Box 347, Hampden, ME 04444. Arrangements by Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Homes, Ellsworth.
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Free to play and accessible directly through Facebook without the need of a download, Kinderdragons is a farming/breeding MMO meets team building Arena battle title where players must hatch, grow and train up their own dragon pets to fight against other real world players.
The core of the game revolves around trying to unlock different dragons either by purchasing eggs through the game store or breeding different dragon combinations to grow your own; with a choice of dragons players can then train them up and take them into PVP battles to earn various rewards. The main mechanics revolve around managing your Gold currency (used for purchasing items and buildings) and Food (grown from Farm buildings and used to level up dragons). Most actions in the game take a number of seconds, minutes or hours depending on how complex/high level the task, such as breeding dragons together, hatching an egg, clearing land of rocks and trees, or constructing new buildings; all of them take time and so players must manage their time effectively as well as use Gem premium currency to rush builds/tasks to completion.
There are over twenty dragons available in the game, each of which has either one or two "types" that it falls under, such as a Fire Dragon being a fire type, Plant Dragon being a plant type, or a Firebird Dragon being the combination of the two and giving it a plant-fire type. Each produces Gold at a different rate which players can collect to spend, as well as this they have their own name, skills and stats that can be increased by feeding the dragon various types of dragon food.
Players have a finite amount of land that they can construct different buildings on, they must clear out obstacles to access more land, as well as paying for expansion on their flying island or even purchasing access to new islands altogether. The number of buildings of a single type that a player can construct is based on their account level increased through XP.
With an Incubator building players are able to choose two different dragon types to breed and get them to produce a new type of dragon, as above there are various combinations that will allow for new types of dragon to be created. After a set amount of time, usually a few real world hours, an egg is produced from the two dragons, which must be then put into the Hatchery until it hatches into a new Dragon pup. The dragon pup must be placed into a Nest, standard Nests can only hold two dragons, which must match the same type as the dragon itself, i.e. a Fire Dragon must go into a Fire Nest, a Plant Dragon into a Plant Nest, whereas the Firebird Dragon can be put into either type.
Players do not need to breed Dragon Eggs themselves and they can be bought directly from the shops; the four main dragons (Plant, Rock, Water and Fire) can be purchased with Gold but the others require premium Gems.
When dragons are fed to upgrade them then they can be used to breed once level 4, but also improve their own skills and stats, directly increasing their Battle Power that shows how strong they are when compared against each other and another players dragons. Dragons can be further upgraded by attaching Gear to them in the form of armor parts, Gear can be earned by successfully winning the various PVP Combat matches.
Actual combat is automated and players do not actively get involved in the fight, however, in the case of Tournaments, players choose three dragons that they wish to fight with in the match, balancing the most powerful along with having Dragons of different types to try and match them up against their opponent. Dragons attack each other automatically, using their abilities, until one team has had all their dragons hitpoints reduced to zero.


Starting in March, the Business Growth Hub is launching a series of full day Access to Finance masterclasses to provide businesses with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage their business finances to achieve growth objectives.
Access to finance is critical for business growth. Delivered by the specialist experts in our Access to Finance team, and held at The Federation, Central Manchester, these masterclasses will cover a range of subjects all relating to finance.
The ability to understand and manage your business finances in a timely fashion has never been more critical in today's fast-paced competitive environment.
If you'd like expert advice on financial management, with a deeper insight into your financial performance, this is the masterclass for you.
The key difference that separates businesses that successfully secure funding from businesses that don't is communication.
The ability to engage and maintain funder interest whilst clearly communicating your business proposal is vital.
Funded by the European Regional Development Fund, the Business Growth Hub is a community of specialists helping businesses across Greater Manchester to realise their ambitions.
BGF supports businesses at all stages of their growth journey with a broad range of services. They offer expert one-to-one and peer-to-peer business support, events, specialist programmes and funding.
Better still, most of the support is fully-funded and is provided at no direct cost to your business.


Living in Australia, you will know that your home is most likely one of the most valuable investments you will make, not just in terms of financial value, but emotional as well.
An experienced renovations company brings more than just building skills to your project. They will also be able to manage the entire process to ensure there is ample time to deal with inevitable problems or material issues, while still staying within your timeline and budget. As a design build company, Supa Group handles the process from concept to completion. If you use a drafting service or architect, you will rarely know how much your renovation or extension is going to cost until you get a builder's quote after the concept is complete.
Most renovation builders have various industry contacts that they might be able to leverage to ensure you get quality materials at trade prices. Experience counts for a lot, having a builder that's been there before can solve a lot of issues before they arise.
With the experience that a successful renovations expert brings to the table, they will also be able to provide you with an accurate estimate of the costs involved in your future project, which will help you immensely when you're creating your preliminary budget. The HIA has a range of different building contracts for different circumstances. Supa Group uses a contract that incorporates a fixed price and fixed completion time that takes a lot of risk out of a build for clients.
Before starting the renovation, you will have to ensure that the various council permits and insurance documents are processed. A professional renovator will be able to assist you with all the documentation to ensure it doesn't hold up the project getting underway.
If you want to find out more from one of the most trusted renovation companies in Melbourne, get in touch with Supa Group Constructions today!


Just a quick one to let you all know that I have entered an exciting competition with Expedia, the firm I pretty much always use to book any trips, hotels and flights, for the chance to win £1000 in vouchers.
I dont usually enter these competitions, although this one particularly caught my eye due to the nature of it which, as a keen traveller, definitely appealed to my sense of adventure! The aim is simple, Expedia will use your Facebook profile and take information from your timeline to see how far you have travelled over the past few years, taking all relevant check ins, posts and photos in to account to create a final 'total points' figure. The higher the points figure, the better chance you have of winning! Friends can also view your profile and Like or Vote for you to win, so I guess maximum exposure is also helpful!
Please click on the link below to view my travel profile, and if you like what you see please vote for me to win! NB. you may have to be logged in to your Facebook account to view this correctly.
I was impressed to learn that I had travelled a total of 7105 combined travelling miles since I started using & recording them on Facebook back in 2008 and this covered holidays to Spain, Greece, Cyprus & Belgium to name but a few! I also have details of my favourite hotel, beach and most interesting place I have visited, all of which I have chosen from a selection that I was offered from my timeline.
I really enjoyed putting this profile together and I too hope you like what you see! I am keen to expand my travelling with plans to go to America next year and widen my horizons so here's to hoping that I am a) able to acheive that and b) lucky enough to win this competition as that £1000 would help me massively!
Thanks for reading – wish me luck!
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What are the worst places in Nicaragua to live and retire?
Which are the worst places in Nicaragua to live and retire depends on what you like.
For example, most of the expats I've met don't like the central city area of Managua, because it's too crowded, disorganized, the traffic is terrible and it gets messy very easily. By the way, I live in the city area of Managua, but I totally understand how some people feel about living there, because many people are looking for a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. However, if you don't live in the main central part of the city of Managua, and instead live in Villa El Carmen or San Rafael del Sur, where all of the Managua beaches are located, like Gran Pacifica (pictured above; definitely not like the city area), Masachapa, or Pochomil, it's a totally different and quiet atmosphere. Yet, for lack of a better name for the beaches areas, they're still sometimes called "Managua", even though living at the beaches is nothing like living in the central part of the city.
Some people don't like the beaches, so they think the beach is not a good place to retire. They prefer the mountains, lakes or lagoon, so like I said in the beginning the best or worst place to retire in Nicaragua will always depend on your taste.
The worst place to live in Nicaragua depends on what you would describe as the worst. For example, if you want to be close to where there's a lot of action and a lot of things to do and nightlife, then you would want to be close to Granada or San Juan Del Sur, or Managua. If you want the tranquility of being in nature and to enjoying the quiet life, well then places like Jinotega or Matagalpa or even in Carazo would be good for you. These are all the places that are very quiet, very low key. If you want something that's really "out there," well, then you could try the Caribbean side, the Atlantic side of Nicaragua. By the Caribbean Sea you'll be in a place that's remote, separated from nightlife, very low key, and very simple but you have the beautiful Caribbean and white sand beaches.
So, the worst place in Nicaragua to live if you like nightlife and thing do would be the Caribbean side, while the best places would be Granada, San Juan del Sur or Managua.
No matter what place I say is among the worst places in Nicaragua to live and retire, there will be a group of expats would rise up against me and state something different.
Certainly the east coast of Nicaragua is knockout gorgeous. It's just so wild still – the titles to the land may not be good, there's really no police presence, the infrastructure such as electricity and water doesn't exist, and there are no roads to the east coast. They're getting ready to build the first one soon, so until that happens you're going to have to get there by boat, which takes several hours. So, from a personal perspective, I would say that's beyond what I would be willing to do. I don't mind living basically, but for me, that's going a little bit too far. However, I do like to visit there because it's truly unspoiled.
Other than that, everybody has his or her own preferences. For example, a lot of people come to Granada (where I live) and they say it's too hot for them. They say the same thing about Leon, which is even hotter than Granada. It all depends on what somebody is looking for.
Part of the comfort factor for us is that we like having expats here because, while many people come down here and say, "I moved into the local community to be part of the local community and not to live with other expats, etc." the reality is, you need to speak to someone of a similar cultural and educational background from time to time. For example, I wouldn't mind living in Esteli, Matagalpa, or Jinotega up in the mountains, but some of those places have so few expats it just won't be satisfying for me.
I would say Managua is the worst place in Nicaragua to retire, not because it is awful, but if you are going to retire, I would think that you would want something more relaxed, so you would seek a place with no traffic, in a natural environment. I would recommend to anybody going to retire to go outside of the capital. My recommendation would be to go to the beaches or the mountains.
In Managua, there is more traffic and it is not much different than other the cities that you left. It would still have the same level of traffic, congestion, and pollution, and it's not a natural life. If I were to retire, I would go to a special place where I would feel more like I am the owner of the place.
I live in Managua, so it is not a bad place, but it is just a bad place to retire.
The worst places in Nicaragua to live and retire would probably be the urban areas of Managua. In contrast, the rural areas are actually the ones that catch more attraction because we have nice beaches in Nicaragua. The reasons that you would not want to be in urban Managua is because it does not have the things that people move to Nicaragua for, which would be the beaches, beautiful nature, etc.
Although, this is not the same for everybody. There are some Americans who fall in love with living in Managua. It just depends on your preference. Managua is a growing city with more and more cars and lots of traffic, so living there living there is like living in a bustling urban area. It could also get pretty hot there. If you are a person who likes urban living, there is no reason why you wouldn't like Managua. I would just suggest that you steer clear of places that have a higher crime rate, which are limited to only in certain parts of Managua. Other than that, Managua is a pretty nice place, which is also pretty close to some beautiful beaches and a beautiful lake.
The northern parts of Nicaragua are nice places, too. Even the east coast (Caribbean) areas of Nicaragua has an appeal. You will find lush greens, sandy beaches and clear water. They all have their appeal and I think it just depends on a person's preference.
What's the language most often spoken in Nicaragua? Can I get by if I just speak English?
What's the dress code in Nicaragua? What clothes do they wear in Nicaragua?
How are women and girls treated in Nicaragua?
What are the best reasons to retire to Nicaragua?
What's it like being a single woman in Nicaragua?
Where do the expats in Nicaragua meet? Where are the Nicaragua expat communities?
What are the worst reasons to retire to Nicaragua?
How's the standard of living in Nicaragua?
What's it like to raise children in Nicaragua?
What would my neighbors be like in Nicaragua?
Is there racial tension, acceptance or diversity in Nicaragua?
How are the schools in Nicaragua?
How are Americans in Nicaragua treated? How are expats in Nicaragua treated generally?
What are the best opportunities to do volunteer and charity work in Nicaragua?
How's the Internet in Nicaragua?
What are the best places in Nicaragua to live and retire?
Is the electricity reliable in Nicaragua? Are there blackouts or brownouts in Nicaragua?
How are the rules of etiquette or customs different in Nicaragua?
What's it like to live in Nicaragua?
Can I bring my dog or cat or other pets to Nicaragua?
What are the expats like in Nicaragua?
Is there religious freedom and religious tolerance in Nicaragua?
How many Americans, Canadians, and other expats live in Nicaragua?
Does Nicaragua television have American or Canadian TV channels?
What's it like to retire in Nicaragua?
What is the typical Nicaragua church like? What is the religion of Nicaragua?
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Jonah Hill and girlfriend Sarah Brady pose in matching suits at movie premiere
The couple has made a habit of rocking matching outfits.
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Dec. 6, 2021, 4:38 PM UTC / Source: TODAY
By Lindsay Lowe
They're a perfect match!
Jonah Hill, 37, and his girlfriend, surfer and photographer Sarah Brady, sported almost identical outfits Sunday on the red carpet at the premiere of his new Netflix movie, "Don't Look Up," in New York.
Jonah Hill and Sarah Brady were in sync with their outfits at the world premiere of "Don't Look Up."Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images for Netflix
They both wore powder-blue suits with wide lapels and gold buttons, accessorizing with blue necklaces. They even coordinated their footwear, both rocking what look like velvet smoking slippers.
They matched from head to toe.Taylor Hill / FilmMagic
Brady, who is also pursuing a degree in environmental law, posted about the event on Instagram.
"Congrats jojo!! Not surprised you've helped create another amazing film for the world," she captioned a selection of photos from the red carpet. "I love you SO MUCH and was honored to be your date. Can't wait to share it with all my loved ones on Christmas eve."
They are fans of rocking coordinated outfits.Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for Netflix
She also thanked stylist Ezra Woods for helping them with their red carpet looks, writing, "I felt like a queen last night."
Dressing in matching outfits is kind of a thing for this cute couple, who went public with their relationship earlier this year.
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Last month, Brady shared photos of them rocking matching turquoise sweatshirts.
"We're that annoying mushy gushy couple that wears matching outfits all the time cause we think we're cute together," she wrote in the caption, adding the hashtag #sorrynotsorry.
"Nothing annoying about being stoked! Love matching with you," Hill commented on her photo, along with lots of heart emoji.
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They also sported matching short-sleeved shirts in an Instagram post in August.
"Matching sets with my jojo," Brady wrote in the caption.
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Perhaps it's no surprise that they also rocked matching Halloween costumes this year, both dressing up as Minions from the "Despicable Me" movies, sporting overalls, yellow turtlenecks and googly glasses.
Hill attended Sunday's premiere along with his "Don't Look Up" co-stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lawrence, who walked the red carpet in a glittering gown that showed off her baby bump.
Lindsay Lowe
Lindsay Lowe has been a regular contributor to TODAY.com since 2016, covering pop culture, style, home and other lifestyle topics. She is also working on her first novel, a domestic drama set in rural Regency England.


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\section{Introduction}
An anomaly is anything that deviates from the norm. Anomaly detection refers to the task of finding the anomalous instances. Defect detection is a special case of anomaly detection and has applications in industrial settings. Manual inspection by humans is still the norm in most of the industries. The inspection process is completely dependent on the visual difference of the anomaly (defect) from the normal background or texture. The process is prone to errors and has several drawbacks, such as training time and cost, human bias and subjectivity, among others. Individual factors such as age, visual acuity, scanning strategy, experience, and training impact the errors caused during the manual inspection process  \cite{see_inspection}. As a result of these challenges faced in the manual inspection by humans, automation of defect detection has been a topic of research across different application areas such as steel surfaces \cite{app8112195}, rail tracks \cite{railtrack} and fabric \cite{fabricdefect}, to name a few. However, all these techniques face two common problems: lack of large labelled data and the limited number of anomalous samples. Semi-supervised techniques try to tackle this challenge. These techniques are based on the assumption that we have access to the labels for only one class type i.e. the normal class \cite{chandola2009anomaly}. They try to estimate the underlying distribution of the normal samples either implicitly or explicitly. This is followed by the measurement of deviation or divergence of the test samples from this distribution to determine an anomalous sample. To take an example of semi-supervised anomaly detection, Schlegl et al. \cite{anogan} used Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) for anomaly detection in optical coherence tomography images of the retina. They trained a GAN on the normal data to learn the underlying distribution of the anatomical variability. But they did not train an encoder for mapping the input image to the latent space. Because of this, the method needed an optimization step for every test image to find a point in the latent space that corresponded to the most visually similar generated image which made it slow. In this research, we explore an auto-encoder based approach that also tries to estimate the distribution of the normal data and then uses residual maps to find the defects. It is described in the next section.

\section{Method}
The proposed network architecture is shown in Figure \ref{fig:autoencoder_network}. It is similar to the UNet \cite{unet} architecture. The encoder (layers x1 to x5) uses progressively decreasing filter sizes from $11 \times 11$ to $3 \times 3$. This decreasing filter size is chosen to allow for a larger field of view for the network without having to use large number of smaller size filters. Since deeper networks have a greater tendency to over-fit to the data and have poor generalization. The decoder structure has kernel sizes that are in the reverse of the encoder order and uses Transposed Convolution Layers. The output from the encoder layers is concatenated with the previous layers before passing to layers x7 to x9. For every Conv2D(Transpose) layer the parameters shown are kernel size, stride and number of filters for that layer. After every layer, batch normalization \cite{batchnormalization} is applied which is followed by the ReLU activation function \cite{Krizhevsky:2017:ICD:3098997.3065386}. For a $H
   \times W$ input the network outputs a $H
   \times W$ reconstruction. The network is trained on only the defect-free or normal data samples. Tensorflow 2.0 was used for conducting the experiments. The loss function used was the L2 norm or MSE (Mean Squared Error). The label in this case is the original input image and the prediction is the image reconstructed by the auto-encoder. Adam optimizer \cite{Adam} was used with default settings. The training was done for 50 epochs.

Our hypothesis is that the auto-encoder will learn representations that would only be able to encode and decode the normal samples properly and will not be able to reconstruct the anomalous regions. This shall cause large residuals for the defective regions in the residual map obtained by subtracting the reconstructed image from the input image as shown in Equation \ref{eq:residual}. The subtraction is done at per pixel-level. This is followed by a thresholding operation to obtain the final defect segmentation.

\begin{equation}
\label{eq:residual}
   R = X - AE(X)
\end{equation}
where $R$ is the residual, $X$ is the input and $AE(X)$ is the output (reconstructed image) of the auto-encoder. The data-sets used for conducting the experiments are described next.

\section{Data-sets}

\begin{enumerate}
    \item \label{ds:dagm} \textbf{DAGM}\cite{dagm} is a synthetic data-set for industrial optical inspection and contains ten classes of artificially generated textures with anomalies. For this study, the Class\;8 having the crack defect was randomly selected. It (hereafter referred to as DAGMC8) contains $150$ images with one defect per image and $1000$ defect-free images.

    \item \textbf{RSDDs (Rail surface discrete defects)} \cite{raildefect} contains varying sized images of two different types of rails. We randomly selected the RSDDs Type-I category (referred to as RSDDsI) containing 67 images from express rails for the experiments. Segmentation masks were available which were used to extract $200 \times 160$ patches from the images and were classified into the anomaly and normal class to build the training and test data-set.
\end{enumerate}

\begin{figure*}[!ht]
\begin{center}
   \includegraphics[width=0.65\linewidth]{Images/AutoEncoderArchitecture.pdf}
\end{center}
   \caption{Proposed auto-encoder network architecture (similar to the UNet architecture). The encoder (layers x1 to x5) uses progressively decreasing filter sizes from $11 \times 11$ to $3 \times 3$. The decoder structure has kernel sizes that are in the reverse of the encoder order and uses Transposed Convolution Layers. The output from the encoder layers is concatenated with the previous layers before passing to layers x7 to x9. For every Conv2D(Transpose) layer the parameters shown are kernel size, stride and number of filters for that layer. After every layer, batch normalization is applied which is followed by the ReLU activation function. For a $H
   \times W$ input the network outputs a $H
   \times W$ reconstruction. The network is trained on only the defect-free or normal data samples.}
\label{fig:autoencoder_network}
\end{figure*}

\begin{figure*}[!ht]
\begin{center}
   \includegraphics[width=0.7\linewidth]{Images/Results.pdf}
\end{center}
   \caption{Few examples of defect detection output on the DAGMC8 (Fig. \ref{fig:results} (a)) and RSDDsI (Fig. \ref{fig:results} (b)) data-sets respectively.}
\label{fig:results}
\end{figure*}

\section{Results}
A few examples of segmentation results obtained after applying thresholding operation to the residual maps on the DAGMC8 and RSDDsI data-set are shown in \ref{fig:results} (a) and (b) respectively and the F1 score values are shown in Table \ref{tab:results}. As can be seen, on the synthetic DAGMC8 data-set the network could detect the cracks (anomalies) and there was little to no noise. This is in concurrence with the high F1 score value of 0.96. However, for the RSDDsI data-set, the results are a bit noisy. The same point is reflected by a lower F1 Score value of 0.81. Even though the thresholded residual maps managed to detect the defects in most of the images, the results contained more noise. One more observation was that the segmentation result was very sensitive to the choice of the threshold and minor changes led to large variations in the detection output. For the RSDDsI data-set, the illumination conditions were also varying in addition to the inherent noise in the data-set. For some images in the data-set, these areas were also not properly reconstructed by the auto-encoder, leading to false positives. Even though the geometric shapes and extent of the defects were different across images, the actual shapes of the anomalies were detected. This could be beneficial for applications where certain specific metrics need to be calculated for the defects. However, the lack of control over the types of defects that are detected by the auto-encoder reduces the targeting capability in comparison to supervised approaches.

\begin{table}[!ht]
    \centering
    \caption{F1 Score values on the DAGMC1 and RSDDsI data-set obtained by using the proposed method.}
    \begin{tabular}{ll}
    \toprule
        Data-set & F1 Score \\ \midrule
        DAGMC8   & 0.96    \\
        RSDDsI   & 0.81 \\ \bottomrule
    \end{tabular}
    \label{tab:results}
\end{table}

\section{Conclusion and Future Work}
In this work, we explored and presented a semi-supervised anomaly detection technique using deep learning based AutoEncoders. The proposed network architecture is similar to UNet. It can be trained using only the normal samples. This is an important feature that is essential for practical applications where a limited number of anomalous samples and a large number of normal samples are available. The approach led to an impressive average F1 score of 0.885 on two data-sets. Qualitative results obtained on two data-sets show that the technique leads to the detection of anomalies which can vary in terms of shape, geometry, etc. However, the method is sensitive to the choice of the threshold. Even illumination changes were picked up by the method as anomalies which is undesirable. For future work, experiments on data-sets with more than one defect type per image could be conducted. Structural Similarity Index (SSIM) could be explored as a loss function. It compares two images based on luminance, contrast, and structure and as a result is a better measure of visual similarity in comparison to the mean squared error. Also, some kind of statistic such as the L1 norm calculated on the residual images could be used as an anomaly score. Rather than subtracting the reconstructed image, other comparison methods should be explored.  Exploring ways to make the network invariant to irrelevant factors such as illuminance needs to also be explored.

\section*{Acknowledgments}
We thank the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and NSERC (National Science and Research Council) for providing funds that supported this research.

\bibliographystyle{IEEEtran}

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                print(groupMemberDetail)
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How can this be alleviated?

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